Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, teaches interesting and important facts about the Reformation.
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Exhibit of Reformation-era books coming to Concordia, Chicago
The exhibit at Concordia University Chicago featuring 35 items from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries opens Oct. 8.
Got questions? August ‘Lutheran Witness’ has answers
Even stalwart Christians have questions about the faith — big queries about salvation, death and life, ethics and the Scriptures.
Empowerment Center, including Lutheran Hope Center, opens at Ferguson’s ‘ground zero’
LCMS missionary Rev. Micah Glenn and the Lutheran Hope Center are based there, along with community partners.
Movie review: ‘Dunkirk’
The new film “provides a unique and intense film-going experience” that “will keep viewers on the edge of their seats,” writes reviewer Ted Giese.
The Luther Mile
Join the Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, LCMS president, as he explores some of the most renowned sites in what many call Luther City.
Video: The Pope Supported the Sale of Indulgences; Christ Gives Grace for Free
Indulgences were really from the pope. He was fund-raising for a building program. The solas teach us that we are saved by grace alone, by faith alone, as revealed in Scripture alone.
Movie review: ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’
“While not bright and cheerful, ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ is entertaining and interesting, well-made, with a lot of heart,” writes reviewer Ted Giese.
Black Ministry convocation brings people together in worship, learning, fellowship
More than 540 people attend the LCMS Lutherans in Black Ministry Family Convocation, July 12-16 in Birmingham, Ala.
Video: 16th-century Indulgence Box: Trying to Buy Salvation
“As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs.” Indulgences led to the posting of the 95 Theses. Christ alone sets the soul free.
Bethesda: Enhancing lives, sharing Jesus
Bethesda Lutheran Communities expands beyond its beloved but outdated Watertown, Wis., campus to more than 300 locations, continuing to integrate people with developmental disabilities into their local communities.
Missionaries blessed for service in seven countries
After a two-week orientation, 10 missionaries are “sent” to serve in Germany, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Peru, Spain and Uganda.
Video: Relics – There’s Only One that Counts
Eighteen of the 12 Apostles are buried in Germany? What are relics? Why did people view them and why was Luther against them? Was there any relic Luther treasured?
Day to succeed Robertson as LCEF president, CEO
The Rev. Bart Day begins work Sept. 1 in the Lutheran Church Extension Fund post, succeeding Rich Robertson, who retires Oct. 1.
KFUO to discuss Beltway state of affairs, religious implications
July’s “Free to be Faithful” program features Focus on the Family’s Timothy Goeglein discussing the nation’s state of affairs and what it means for Lutherans.
Movie review: ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
The new film is “fun and entertaining” and “well worth a watch for Spider-Man fans,” writes reviewer Ted Giese.
